What Belief System Is Required When Facing Uncertainty?

There are two possible responses to the uncertainties that life will predictably consign to each person. These responses are either positive or negative, contingent on how adaptable a person is when an uncertain future is confronted.

When my mother became unable to live alone, she resisted moving to an assisted living facility. She could not imagine adapting to changes this transition required. What surprised her family was how quickly she actually made friends of other patients and the staff.

Successfully coping with uncertainties requires a transition in a person’s thinking, feelings and behavior. Adaptability most often determines the success or failure of any transition. Believing God is present to help and guide reduces the risk of transitions becoming a failure.

While failure is possible, thank God for second chances and time to grow and mature in faith and trust.

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God’s blessings are given to us by faith as a free gift; we are certain to get them … if we have faith … to trust in God [to keep his promises]. 

~Romans 4:16-17 The Living Bible 

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Faith's Priority ~ 2020 Vision of God's Presence

The Christmas holidays soon will end, indicating that the beginning of a new year is upon us. Some believe this will be a pivotal year for our country politically, socially and spiritually. With political opponents contending for your attention and vote for the 2020 election, what can be your faith’s priority as you face the future?

Faith’s priorities are not New Year’s resolutions that soon may be forgotten. Faith’s priority connects with the plan and purpose of God Almighty for your life, what you’re thinking, believing and wanting. God desires for you to be aware of his constant presence to guide, inform and bless you.

Faith’s priority means God is first, above everything that will confront you daily. Ask Jesus to give you the desire to love Him in the presence of everything you face. Jesus will give you help, strength and faith to be God’s voice wherever you are. This is not a New Year’s resolution, but a desire to celebrate God’s continual presence in your life.                                                                       

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The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

~Exodus 33:14 New International Version

You have let me experience the joys of life and the exquisite pleasures of your own eternal presence.

~Psalm 16:11 The Living Bible

Seek the Lord and his strength; seek his presence continually!

~1 Chronicles 16:11 English Standard Version